Sexual & reproductive healthcare : official journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives

ISSN 1877-5764

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Women's experiences of the transition phase of physiological labour during freebirth: A qualitative study.

Sexual & reproductive healthcare : official journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives June 1, 2025 Eleanor Young, Karen-Ann Clarke, Rachel Reed et al.

There is a poverty of knowledge relating to the transition phase of labour and undisturbed childbirth physiology. This study explored women's experiences of the transition phase of physiological labour during freebirth. Transition within physiological labour is described as a phase occurring as a woman ends the first stage of labour. The woman may display a range of signs and symptoms,...

DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101115 Full text Physiological childbirth Transition Freebirth unassisted birth Unattended birth +6

Women's experiences with hypnobirth - A qualitative study.

Sexual & reproductive healthcare : official journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives September 2023 Tiril Uldal, Marita Strand Østmoen, Bente Dahl et al.

Hypnobirth is a technique that incorporates elements from hypnosis and is used to prepare women for birth. It aims to promote a normal birth and create a positive birth experience by equipping women with knowledge and tools to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain during labor. The objective of this study was to investigate women's experiences in using this technique during childbirth. Qualitative...

DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2023.100890 Full text Phenomenology Childbirth experience Hypnobirth Mental preparation +2